Author's Note: I was going through my account the other day, and I realized that I haven't really posted anything new lately. So I wrote this. It's not going to be great quality, as I wrote it in a few hours, without any prior planning, but I hope you guys like it.

Discalimer: Naruto does NOT belong to me.

"How you holding up?"

I turned to look at Naruto, "I'm good. Thanks for asking."

"Hey, it's gonna get better."

I sighed, "I hope so." I stood up from my desk, "You wanna grab something to eat?" When he nodded excitedly I smiled, "Alright, let's go."

It only took us a few minutes to get to the little restaurant. We quickly sat down and ordered our food. When our food finally arrived I sighed happily.

"I forgot just how good this food was."

"Man, I sure missed this. With all the missions I've had lately, it's been hard to sit down and take a break."

I laughed, "Yeah, well enjoy. Today I'm paying."

Naruto put his spoon down, "Is everything okay?"

"Well, considering the fact that the love of my life is going to get married, I would say things are just fine."

"I don't know why he would do that to you."

I smiled sadly, "Part of the reason I brought you here was to say goodbye."

"What are you talking about? Are you leaving?"

"Remember that mission I had a while a back? The one where I had to take those documents to the Raikage."

Naruto nodded, "Yeah, what about it?"

"I don't know how, but I got infected by something over there." I placed my hand over his, "I talked to Lady Tsunade, she told me she has no way of curing it."

"Does Gaara know?"

I shook my head, "No. And please, don't tell him anything." I sighed before I continued talking, "I'm going to the land of lighting. Maybe I can find a cure."

"You can't leave."

"Naruto, I just want to thank you. I've made some amazing friends here, but you, you're my best friend." I gave his hand a light squeeze, "I've know that I'm dying for a while now. The only thing that has kept me going, is knowing that I'll get to see you smile."

"I can't lose you."

My eyes started to water, "I can't promise I'll come alive. But I can promise that I'll try my hardest to survive."

"You have to tell Gaara."

I shook my head, "He's getting married, Naruto. You know what that means? He doesn't love me anymore."

"He's always loved you."

"Don't make this harder than it has to be."

"I'm sorry."

"You have nothing to apologize for," I said.

"When are you leaving?"

"Tomorrow morning."

Naruto's eyes widened, "Why so soon?"

"I'm kind of running out of time. I kept hoping Lady Tsunade would find a way to fix it, but now I have no other choice."

"Did you tell anyone else?"

"No. I didn't want to worry anyone."

"I'll miss you."

I smiled, "I'll miss you too. But, um, can do you me a favor?"

"Yeah, anything."

"Can you take care of my apartment while I'm gone?"

Naruto nodded, "Of course."